Browsed byTag: self esteem

The negative voice in your head wants something. It wants to be heard. It needssomething, too: a bit of compassion and friendly reassurance. When you provide these, the conversations with yourself start to go a lot better. Instead of silencing or denying that inner voice, respond to it. Here’s how it sounds:

Lousy talk! “You know what? No one hits it out of the park every time.”

Why should they listen to you? “Some will, some won’t. All you can do is your best.”

Why didn’t you prepare? “Focus on the present moment. Your experience will see you through.”

You’re a fraud. “Almost everyone feels this way. Breathe deep and get on with it.”